HCIL (Hongchang International Co) FCF Margin %: -15.46% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Hongchang International Co FCF Margin %?

Hongchang International Co HCIL 27 FCF Margin % is -15.46% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HCIL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Hongchang International Co ranks better than 81.67% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hongchang International Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.62 Mil. Hongchang International Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.02 Mil. Therefore, Hongchang International Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -15.46%.

As of today, Hongchang International Co's current FCF Yield % is 1.85%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hongchang International Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HCIL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1489.09 Med: -333.54 Max: 6.31
Current: 6.31

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hongchang International Co was 6.31%. The lowest was -1489.09%. And the median was -333.54%.

HCIL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
81.67% of 311 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.87 vs HCIL: 6.31

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Hongchang International Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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HCIL vs TWG, DIT, HFFG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Hongchang International Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Hongchang International Co FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hongchang International Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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Hongchang International Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Hongchang International Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin	=	Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2024 )	/	Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
	=	-11.36	/	2.867
	=	-396.23 %

Hongchang International Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin	=	Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-0.621	/	4.018
	=	-15.46 %

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What does a FCF Margin % of -15.46% mean?

Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a FCF Margin % of -15.46% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hongchang International Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #57 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.

Is Hongchang International Co's FCF Margin % too high?

Hongchang International Co's current FCF Margin % is -15.46%. Based on the distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #57 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hongchang International Co has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hongchang International Co's FCF Margin % compare to TWG and DIT?

According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #57 out of 311 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hongchang International Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.87. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good FCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?

The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.87, based on 311 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high FCF Margin % mean?

A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hongchang International Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongchang International Co's current FCF Margin % is -15.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Hongchang International Co stock overvalued right now?

Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a current FCF Margin % of -15.46%. The current FCF Margin % is -15.46%. Hongchang International Co's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is FCF Margin % calculated?

FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hongchang International Co (HCIL), the current FCF Margin % is -15.46% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Hongchang International Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

Comparable Companies TWG DIT HFFG IVFH MTEX AIXN MCLE SYY USFD PFGC XLIS:JMT LSE:BNZL JSE:BID HKSE:01768 BKK:CPAXT CHEF SGX:VC2 HAM:B4B UNFI ANDE

Address Block 20, Hongchang Food Co., Ltd, Yuanhong Investment Zone, Donggao Village, Chengtou Town, Fuqing City, Fujian Province, Fuzhou, CHN, 350300

Website http://www.hcfrozen.com

Hongchang International Co Ltd engages in the businesses of food trade and biotechnology in China.

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